Is 12th West Lothian Scout Group a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists 12th West Lothian Scout Group as a registered charity (number SC040040) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is 12th West Lothian Scout Group's charity number?

12th West Lothian Scout Group's charity number is SC040040. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC040040?

Search SC040040 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does 12th West Lothian Scout Group have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 12th West Lothian Scout Group. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to 12th West Lothian Scout Group?

12th West Lothian Scout Group does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was 12th West Lothian Scout Group registered as a charity?

12th West Lothian Scout Group was entered on the register on 17 November 2008.

Registered charity · No. SC040040Unincorporated association

12th West Lothian Scout Group

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

12th West Lothian Scout Group is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about 12th West Lothian Scout Group?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £14,077
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £12,821
Registered charity number: SC040040
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): West Lothian

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12th West Lothian Scout Group (number SC040040) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does 12th West Lothian Scout Group do?

The purpose of the Scout Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities. The method of achieving the aim of the Association is by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training, based on the Scout Promise and Law and guided by adult leadership and this is carried out by the 12th West Lothian Scouts in Livingston.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for 12th West Lothian Scout Group

Answers 12th West Lothian Scout Group gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 17 November 2008
Where it says it operates: West Lothian

What causes is 12th West Lothian Scout Group registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for 12th West Lothian Scout Group yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is 12th West Lothian Scout Group a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists 12th West Lothian Scout Group as a registered charity (number SC040040) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is 12th West Lothian Scout Group's charity number?: 12th West Lothian Scout Group's charity number is SC040040. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC040040?: Search SC040040 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does 12th West Lothian Scout Group do?: The purpose of the Scout Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities. The method of achieving the aim of the Association is by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training, based on the Scout Promise and Law and guided by adult leadership and this is carried out by the 12th West Lothian Scouts in Livingston.
Does 12th West Lothian Scout Group have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 12th West Lothian Scout Group. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to 12th West Lothian Scout Group?: 12th West Lothian Scout Group does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was 12th West Lothian Scout Group registered as a charity?: 12th West Lothian Scout Group was entered on the register on 17 November 2008.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.